Bob_Minor Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Can anyone with personal experience comment on cornering clearance issues with the factory lowered RT? Specifically, will someone who likes to attack 25 mph corners at 45-50 find happiness? Or would it be nothing but frustration? Link to comment
gdouglas Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I always wondered about the cornering clearance, too. My wife is itching for a new bike and is interested in the low version RT if she can get a good solid planting on the ground. Link to comment
Mister Tee Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have cornering clearance issues as it is with stock height. Link to comment
JayW Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have cornering clearance issues as it is with stock height. Better body positioning helped me a lot with this. Consider taking a RidingSmart course, which emphasizes this skill. Jay Link to comment
Mister Tee Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Dude I'm a track instructor. I know how to ride a bike. It's just sometimes I forget which bike I'm on. Link to comment
Tony_K Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Dude I'm a track instructor. I know how to ride a bike. It's just sometimes I forget which bike I'm on. Now THAT is funny! Link to comment
Highway41 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Mine is lowered 1 inch via Wilbers shocks and I occasionally will scrape the pegs on 90 degree turns. Never have had a problem in many trips to Texas Hill Country, UT, CO or western NC. Bill Link to comment
JayW Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Dude I'm a track instructor. I know how to ride a bike... Oops, sorry. I didn't know. Jay Link to comment
Exploreinman Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It's just sometimes I forget which bike I'm on Now that's scary! Just kiddin' mr tee! Link to comment
roadhome Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm NOT a track instructor, but sure can relate to forgetting which bike your on. You should hear the sound an old Norton Tranny makes when it's downshifted and was supposed to be upshifted! On the ride height issue, I've been wondering that as well. I custom lowered my seat to get my short legs to touch the floor, but shock time is soon and I'm considering getting lower ones for more stability when standing still. I'm not willing to sacrifice much handling for this. More input from those who've done it would be great. Link to comment
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